Take an early moment: Two defense lawyers — one black, one white — are deciding whether to take on the case of a mega-rich white man accused of raping a black woman. The black partner (David Casteal) points out to the alleged rapist (Patrick Treadway) that black people will be thrilled that he’s guilty — but not simply because he’s white.

Where Kanye, Nick Cave, the National and the Black Keys landed on our charts

By Inlander Staff

of audio dreamscapes than an album. Caribou blends smooth layers of electronic melody over a dissonant array of percussion, creating a flow that can be both danceable and soothing. Put on a pair of headphones and prepare to be dazzled as the sounds swirl by.

Which Norwegian black metal band is the most legit? That depends on what you’re looking for

By Leah Sottile

has it that when Norwegian black metal band Mayhem found its singer dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, they took the strewn about pieces of his skull and made them into necklaces. They took pictures of the corpse and the grisly scene surrounding it (one of those photos later ended up on a rare live bootleg).